- Attachment based therapy
- Client centred approach
- Cognitive behavioural work
About Michael
Michael Halpin is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with four years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, self-esteem and confidence concerns, depression, and a broad range of family and life changes. Michael also lists blended family issues among his focus areas and supports people dealing with grief, trauma, ADHD and addiction-related problems.
He uses straightforward talking-based methods rather than jargon. Sessions centre on what is causing day-to-day strain and what practical steps might help. Conversations look at patterns in relationships, how past attachments shape current reactions, and ways to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour.
Michael draws on client-centred listening to understand what matters to each person. He also uses cognitive approaches to spot thought patterns that increase anxiety or low mood. Psychodynamic ideas are used when looking at long-term patterns that repeat across relationships.
Appointments typically focus on immediate concerns and small, manageable goals. Michael aims to help people improve communication, set clearer boundaries, and reduce symptoms that disrupt daily life. He can also support parents and step-parents with practical adjustments and loyalty conflicts as households change.
People considering work with him complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and work through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How his approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationship patterns shape current responses. Online sessions use conversation to identify how loyalties and expectations from earlier attachments affect stepfamily life and current relationships. Client-centred work means the therapist listens without steering, helping the person name what matters and set the pace. Cognitive behavioural work looks at thoughts and routines that keep anxiety or low mood going, and turns those into concrete steps to try between sessions.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Michael will discuss goals and preferences and together with the client decide which methods to try. That collaborative decision is reviewed as needs change, so the plan can be adjusted over time.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into their week, allow shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or remove travel time. They can also make it simpler to include focused work on communication, boundary-setting, and practical routines that help blended households run more smoothly.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, depression and a wide range of other issues including blended family challenges and grief.
How would he approach my situation?
He uses talking-based methods that include client-centred listening, cognitive work to change unhelpful thoughts, and psychodynamic ideas to look at repeating relationship patterns.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of professional experience working with adults on relationship and mental health concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I see him if I live outside the UK?
He accepts international clients and offers sessions with people who are outside the United Kingdom.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current online session options before booking.
How do fees work?
Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription payment model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first appointment?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.